Facades Essex

Render is one of the most widely used finishes across Essex’s housing stock, from the post-war estates of Harlow and Basildon to the new-build residential developments now transforming towns like Chelmsford, Brentwood and Colchester. Each context has its own requirements, and selecting the wrong system has long-term consequences for durability, maintenance and occupier satisfaction.

As approved applicators for systems from Alsecco, Envirowall, Sto and Weber, OCL provide specification advice grounded in practical knowledge of Essex’s building stock and exposure conditions. Whether the project is a large social housing refurbishment where cost efficiency and robustness are paramount, or a private residential scheme where finish quality and colour accuracy are the priority, we specify and apply the right system for the specific context, and stand behind the result.

OCL are approved installers for curtain walling systems from Aluprof, Metal Technologies, Reynaers, SAPA and Schueco.

Essex’s commercial and mixed-use development market is growing rapidly – Chelmsford’s expanding city centre, the emerging Purfleet-on-Thames quarter, and the business parks and logistics hubs along the M25 and A12 corridors all represent active opportunities for glazed facade solutions that combine energy performance with strong architectural presence.

As approved installers for curtain walling systems from Aluprof, Metal Technologies, Reynaers, SAPA and Schueco, OCL deliver the full range of glazed facade configurations across Essex’s commercial and higher-density residential sectors. Our proximity to sites across the county means faster response times, easier logistics management and the kind of hands-on site oversight that complex curtain walling installations require.

Aluminium Windows
OCL install aluminium window systems from Aluprof, Metal Technologies, Reynaers, SAPA and Schueco across Essex’s broad spectrum of residential and commercial projects. In high-volume housebuilding and large apartment schemes, where consistency, durability and value are the key procurement criteria — aluminium delivers on all fronts. Our Essex base means competitive lead times and tight coordination with main contractors managing active programmes across the county.

Aluminium Timber Composite Windows
For the growing premium residential sector in Essex, particularly in towns like Brentwood, Shenfield and the Epping Forest district, aluminium timber composite windows from Ideal Combi, Lieb, NorDan, Internorm, Uniform Architectural and Velfac offer a step up in thermal performance and visual quality. With U-values as low as 0.7 W/m²K and a warm internal aesthetic, these systems support the higher specification expectations of Essex’s expanding owner-occupier and private rental market.

As Essex’s residential and commercial developments become more architecturally ambitious – particularly across the Thames Gateway regeneration zone, Chelmsford city centre and the county’s expanding new communities, the demand for bespoke facade elements that go beyond the standard envelope is growing.

OCL design, fabricate and install architectural metalwork, balconies, balustrades, louvres, brise soleil and mesh facades, as an integrated part of our facade packages. Being based in Essex means we can be responsive throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating closely with site teams on live programmes and managing the detailed interface between primary and secondary facade elements with the precision these components require.